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Board grants after‑the‑fact variances for two lakeshore decks and covered entry in bluff impact zone
Summary
After a hearing and staff review, the board approved variances to leave as constructed two lakeside decks (one seven feet from the side property line) and a covered entry within the bluff impact zone on Horseshoe Lake, subject to required after‑the‑fact permits and vegetation remediation.
RICHMOND, Minn. — The Stearns County Board of Adjustment on Feb. 13 approved after‑the‑fact variances allowing two decks and a covered entry to remain on a Horseshoe Lake lot in the bluff impact zone after the owner reconfigured and partially reduced the former deck footprint.
What staff reported
Environmental staff said the cabin and original deck dated to 1968 (pre‑ordinance) and that the current owner, who purchased the property in April 2024, replaced the old deck and added a small covered entry without obtaining permits. Staff noted the property lies inside the Shoreland Overlay District and the bluff impact zone; Horseshoe Lake is a recreational development lake listed…
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